Misters of Nigeria (formerly known as Mister Model Nigeria) is a Nigerian male pageant based in Lagos, Nigeria that is aimed at developing young men into global leaders. It was created in 2020 by 97th entertainment. The pageant currently holds the franchise to some international pageants which includes Mister Global, Mister International, Manhunt International and Mister Model International. The Top 3 finalists of Misters of Nigeria go on to represent Nigeria in any of the above-mentioned competitions.[1]
In 2024 Misters of Nigeria emerged best male pageant brand of the year at the Eko Heritage awards.[3]
Competition
The Misters of Nigeria competition begins with an open registration process, where applicants are shortlisted through interviews and other evaluative factors to determine the top 37 semi-finalists. These semi-finalists undergo a series of tasks designed to test various facets of their skills and abilities. Following each task, contestants face eliminations until a select number of finalists (usually ranging from 10 to 20) remains. These finalists then proceed to a camp for the final round of the competition, culminating in the grand finale where one contestant is ultimately crowned the winner.[4]
As at 2024, the winner receives a grand prize valued at 7 million Naira and rights to represent Nigeria at any of the international pageants.[5][6]
As at 2025, the winner got a grand prize valued at 12 million naira.
History
Misters of Nigeria was officially created in 2020 and held its first edition in 2021 under the name Mister Model Nigeria. The maiden edition concluded with law graduate Okeke Marcel Soludo from Anambra State being crowned the winner.[7]
Prior to the second edition, the pageant acquired two additional franchises, necessitating a name change to Misters of Nigeria to better reflect its expanded scope. Since then, the organization has crowned several young Men some of which have gone on to achieve remarkable accomplishments both nationally and internationally.[8]
In 2024, Favour Ogbuokiri who was first runner-up at the Misters of Nigeria 2024, represented Nigeria and emerged as the 2nd Runner-up at Mister Global competition, held in Bangkok, Thailand. Making history as the highest placed Nigerian representative at the global event, with Favour breaking past records and setting a new one.[9]
Partnerships and collaborations
In 2023, the pageant partnered with 1XBET, Alpha Nobis Real Estate, and Folayemi Joshua Fashion. As part of these collaborations, 1XBET awarded a cash prize of ₦150,000 to the winner of their task, Alpha Nobis Real Estate granted the overall competition winner a plot of land, and Folayemi Joshua Fashion provided outfits for the contestants.[10][11][12][13]
In 2025, the pageant partnered with MTN, luxury watch brand MAYBRANDS, energy drink brand Fearless, Nestlé, boutique fashion house 234byKiri, as well as Novatel Hotel, Lekki Conservation Center, Chi Limited, ProStar, Phil Royce, Pearls End Apartment, and Norté Media.[14]
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